BALLASTAS island and Reserva National de Paracas
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The Ballastas Islands (the poor man’s Galapagos) were fantastic. They were fought over by both the British and Spanish for the rich crop of guano. A thrilling 30 minutes ride by fast speedboat was the start of the tour.
No one knows where the Candelabras drawing comes from but it is very old
Curious Penguins Proud Pelicans
Beach Belles Swim time All too much like hard work
Guano source. Each Cormorant produces 100 grms a day. Every 7 years 300 intrepid Peruvians stay 3 months to harvest it!
The afternoon tour to the Reserve Nacional de Paracas was fascinating. It is where the desert meets the Pacific Ocean creating an exceptional and totally barren landscape of varied and vibrant colours A painter’s dream…..This protected natural area is one of the most attractive spots of the country. It has an great appeal. The ocean is rich in plankton due to the cold Humbolt Current coming up from Chile.
Inca burial site The big archway known as the Cathedral was destroyed by the earthquake 2 yrs ago
We had the best fish lunch ever in a small fishing harbour.
Chris & Geraldine
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